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Crime in Prenton

Prenton had 110 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 39 Wirral areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Wirral area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

CH43, Wirral · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Prenton

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49crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 39Wirral rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common61 in 3 months

Month by month

27 Mar 26 Apr 37 May 35 Jun 43 Jul 32 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Prenton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6155%
public order1211%
theft98%
anti-social behaviour65%
vehicle crime55%
shoplifting55%
criminal damage44%
other crime44%

Prenton against Wirral

TypePrenton per 1,000Middle Wirral areaChange
Violence27.238▲ 56%
Burglary0.91.7–
Vehicle crime2.21.9–
Anti-social behaviour2.78.4▼ 54%
Theft and robbery4.54.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Oxton Village136.5▲ 5%
Oxton129.4▲ 7%
Egerton Park93.1▲ 10%
Noctorum67.9▲ 25%
Larchwood56.3▲ 14%
Prenton49▲ 22%
Higher Bebington49▲ 2%
See every Wirral area ranked on the crime in Wirral page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Prenton a safe area?

Prenton had about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 39 Wirral areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Prenton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (61), followed by public order (12) and theft (9).